N-400 July 2017 Filers

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49 minutes ago, alejandreska said:

Hi everyone, I am a paper filer, what is the website to create an account to check updates? I'm curious to see if I have an estimated completion date, too 

 

Thanks!!

So far it seems only those of us who filed online can see the estimated completion dates.

[ragex 13]

On 7/31/2017 at 1:43 PM, Going through said:

@ragex are you applying for Naturalization/Citizenship, the N400?

 

Your greencard date shows you just got it this year?...want to make sure since your profile info mentions your filing the CR1, too. 

hi there

 

yes i'm filing for the N400. I got my i751 approved this year that's why I was eligible for the N400. Not sure why my profile is still showing Cr1

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23 minutes ago, ragex said:

hi there

 

yes i'm filing for the N400. I got my i751 approved this year that's why I was eligible for the N400. Not sure why my profile is still showing Cr1

You have to go into your settings to change that (if you wish).  Click on your username in the upper right corner of your screen and then click on "Profile".

[reneesuarez 21]

i hope this is just a glitch, but I logged into my account this morning to see if estimated interview date will show up (it doesn't). But now my estimated completion date has now moved to November 2018 (15 months) and earlier this week it was March 2018

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9 minutes ago, reneesuarez said:

i hope this is just a glitch, but I logged into my account this morning to see if estimated interview date will show up (it doesn't). But now my estimated completion date has now moved to November 2018 (15 months) and earlier this week it was March 2018

I saw someone else mention in another thread that their estimated dates moved as well...within one hour of checking.

 

I assume estimated dates will constantly move in the queue depending on other applications received and their own priority dates?  Or it could be a glitch that just will settle down after a while and the estimations will become more accurate. 

Edited August 10, 2017 by Going through

[ARDallas 59]

2 hours ago, reneesuarez said:

i hope this is just a glitch, but I logged into my account this morning to see if estimated interview date will show up (it doesn't). But now my estimated completion date has now moved to November 2018 (15 months) and earlier this week it was March 2018

 

2 hours ago, Going through said:

I saw someone else mention in another thread that their estimated dates moved as well...within one hour of checking.

 

I assume estimated dates will constantly move in the queue depending on other applications received and their own priority dates?  Or it could be a glitch that just will settle down after a while and the estimations will become more accurate. 

well mine has moved to March 2019 (19 months). wow...let's hope it's just a technical glitch...

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1 minute ago, ARDallas said:

 

well mine has moved to March 2019 (19 months). wow...let's hope it's just a technical glitch...

It has to be a glitch...yes USCIS is backlogged, but I can't see it taking nearly two years to complete a straight-forward application.

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17 minutes ago, Going through said:

It has to be a glitch...yes USCIS is backlogged, but I can't see it taking nearly two years to complete a straight-forward application.

I emailed them Let's see what they say .

[AustinCanada 681]

I posted the question below in the "N-400 August 2017" thread, but didn't get any response.    Does anyone have an answer?  

 

Question: I was reading "Instructions for Form N-400 (PDF, 260KB)" on https://www.uscis.gov/n-400.  

 

The instructions state the following on Page 9 of 18:

 

Part 13. Applicant’s Statement, Certification, and Signature Item Numbers 1. - 6. Select the appropriate box to indicate whether you read this application yourself or whether you had an interpreter assist you. If someone assisted you in completing the application, select the box indicating that you used a preparer. Further, you must sign and date your application. Every application MUST contain the signature of the applicant (or parent or legal guardian, if applicable). A stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature is not acceptable. You may place an “X” mark instead of a signature if you are unable to write in any language. USCIS will reject your Form N-400 if it is not signed.

 

Well, I only see Item Numbers 1-3 at "Part 13. Applicant's Statement, Certification, and Signature" on the N-400 application!  

 

Do you think USCIS made a typo and they meant Item Numbers 1-3 rather than 1-6?  

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4 minutes ago, AustinCanada said:

I posted the question below in the "N-400 August 2017" thread, but didn't get any response.    Does anyone have an answer?  

 

Question: I was reading "Instructions for Form N-400 (PDF, 260KB)" on https://www.uscis.gov/n-400.  

 

The instructions state the following on Page 9 of 18:

 

Part 13. Applicant’s Statement, Certification, and Signature Item Numbers 1. - 6. Select the appropriate box to indicate whether you read this application yourself or whether you had an interpreter assist you. If someone assisted you in completing the application, select the box indicating that you used a preparer. Further, you must sign and date your application. Every application MUST contain the signature of the applicant (or parent or legal guardian, if applicable). A stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature is not acceptable. You may place an “X” mark instead of a signature if you are unable to write in any language. USCIS will reject your Form N-400 if it is not signed.

 

Well, I only see Item Numbers 1-3 at "Part 13. Applicant's Statement, Certification, and Signature" on the N-400 application!  

 

Do you think USCIS made a typo and they meant Item Numbers 1-3 rather than 1-6?  

Are you filing your application electronically, or filling it out online and then printing and mailing it in?

[AustinCanada 681]

Just now, Going through said:

Are you filing your application electronically, or filling it out online and then printing and mailing it in?

I'm filling out the application and printing it out and mailing it since it doesn't look like I'm eligible to apply online.  

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8 minutes ago, AustinCanada said:

I'm filling out the application and printing it out and mailing it since it doesn't look like I'm eligible to apply online.  

item # 4-6 refers to the parts regarding using an interpreter or representative to fill out the form.  If you didn't, you would leave these two entire pages blank when submitting the application.

Also---why do you think you are ineligible to file online?

[AustinCanada 681]

13 minutes ago, Going through said:

item # 4-6 refers to the parts regarding using an interpreter or representative to fill out the form.  If you didn't, you would leave these two entire pages blank when submitting the application.

Also---why do you think you are ineligible to file online?

The interpreter's section is Part 14 and the representative's section is Part 15.  There are Item Numbers 1-7 at Part 14 (Interpreter) and Item Numbers 1-8 at Part 18 (Representative), but I only see Item Numbers 1-3 at Part 13 (Applicant) even though it states that there are Item Numbers 1-6.  

 

Part 13. Applicant’s Statement, Certification, and Signature Item Numbers 1. - 6. Select the appropriate box to indicate whether you read this application yourself or whether you had an interpreter assist you. If someone assisted you in completing the application, select the box indicating that you used a preparer. Further, you must sign and date your application. Every application MUST contain the signature of the applicant (or parent or legal guardian, if applicable). A stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature is not acceptable. You may place an “X” mark instead of a signature if you are unable to write in any language. USCIS will reject your Form N-400 if it is not signed.

 

Part 14. Interpreter’s Contact Information, Certification, and Signature Item Numbers 1. - 7. If you used anyone as an interpreter to read the Instructions and questions on this application to you in a language in which you are fluent, the interpreter must fill out this section, provide his or her name, the name and address of his or her business or organization (if any), his or her daytime telephone number, his or her mobile telephone number(if any), and his or her email address (if any). The interpreter must sign and date the application.

 

Part 15. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, if Other Than the Applicant Item Numbers 1. - 8. This section must contain the signature of the person who completed your application, if other than you, the applicant. If the same individual acted as your interpreter and your preparer, that person should complete both Part 14. and Part 15. If the person who completed this application is associated with a business or organization, that person should complete the business or organization name and address information. Anyone who helped you complete this application MUST sign and date the application. A stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature is not acceptable. If the person who helped you prepare your application is an attorney or accredited representative whose representation extends beyond preparation of the application, he or she may be obliged to also submit a completed Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, along with your application. USCIS will reject your Form N-400 if it is not signed by the preparer you used to prepare the questions on the application.

 

 

I may be able to apply online on Aug 22 (when I can apply for US citizenship).  I'll find out on Aug 22.  

 

The system currently states that I can't apply online as of today (since it's not Aug 22, yet).  

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Ok I had to go look at my printed form to make sure---there are only 3 item numbers as you said, in part 13.

 

I wonder if the online guide you are reading is outdated since the N400 forms changed recently.

 

[Venice000 2]

Just received the biometric appointment letter today. It schedules on 8/24, someone pls helps me to update my list. Thanks